Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 830,458); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 114); the Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Nothing Phone (1)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 830458
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 830458 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (1) by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (82/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.